Each year we have goals we want to achieve. At work, we often think about goals that are in the hands of other people. A promotion, a raise, a job change, etc. With these goals, we don’t control the outcome. I think a better question for the year is if we need to...
Your network = Your net worth. That quote is often shared. Yet so many people don’t nurture and protect this important asset. Our first connections are easy; we see them often and communicate regularly. Beyond that inner circle, things get murky. We meet people at...
Life moves fast. Careers move even faster. Reorgs happen. Leaders change. Strategies shift. Layoffs are abundant. Career insurance is the practice of keeping yourself steady no matter what’s happening around you. It’s about being prepared. Confident and in control no...
When we look back on how our life unfolded in 2025, there are many things we might consider. Accomplishments. Relationships. Our career. Hobbies. Things that went well. And things that could have been better. The events that changed the course of the plans we had in...
There is a shift happening from a mindset of the career path to the career portfolio. One great article I recently discovered was from the Harvard Business Review. I was drawn to this statement: “Whereas a career path tends to be a singular pursuit (climb the ladder...
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We all have career aspirations. We want a certain job. Aspire to reach a certain level in the organization. Hope to work for a certain company. Aim to start our own business. The list goes on. However, many lack the strategy to achieve these dreams. We Chase the...
I’ve been thinking about revenue a lot lately. For clients. For projects. For myself. My conclusion is that there are a lot of ways to approach revenue. The key is finding the right solution for yourself and your business. That said, many who I speak with don’t know...
The numbers speak for themselves. The median job tenure in the U.S. has dropped to 3.9 years. The lowest since 2002. This isn't a trend that will swing back. It's a spiral. And it's gaining momentum. How We Got Here The 2008 financial crisis broke the old employment...
Yesterday, we talked about the three cycles of confidence building. One moment where we can leverage these cycles is when experiencing job loss. Even when part of a big company reduction, we can doubt our worth. What are we good at? Why would another company want to...
After being laid off, spending is put on hold. Before going on budget lockdown, I would recommend creating a job search fund. This fund will serve 2 purposes. First, the money will remove guilt for investments. Things like a LinkedIn subscription. Coffee purchases...
Losing a job can be one of the most stressful life events. Especially when it comes to finances. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Yet, being proactive can help you regain control and financial stability. There are three categories of focus: Audit & Document...
This time of year, some of us start to think about our hopes and dreams for next year. Our career aspirations. Our relationships. Personal development. Achievements. When it comes to our career, there is a tendency for us to let others lead the way. What does our...
When we think about our careers, we think about many things. Our responsibilities. Our titles. Our team members. Our accomplishments. Our clients. However, we don’t often think about our assets. The elements of our career that create long-term values. The things we...
Yes, this title seems counterintuitive. We are already busy at work… Why do we need a “busy box”? I heard an episode of Before Breakfast where they were talking about a busy box for adults. For children, the box has interesting items to keep them occupied…. hence...
When having conversations with others about careers, I often hear people feel “stuck”. The reasons vary greatly and still end in the same place. Stuck. When we feel stuck, we don’t see hope and possibility. We forget we have autonomy around our career. As a reminder:...
We often think about the job we do for our company. Yet, we don’t think about the question in reverse. What does our company do for us? What is the job of the company in our life? Many might wonder why we should think about these questions. My Perspective I have been...
Some are natural born networkers. Others must work at it. Because we aren’t trained to network, many are uncomfortable and hesitant. They are turned off by those they see “shmoozing”. One mistake I see people make is having an insular network. I see it AND I...
I’ve spent most of my career in Relationship Marketing – digital, social, and CRM. The goal of this discipline is to continue to deepen relationships with customers. I believe there are three primary phases of the process: Initiate, nurture, and deepen. Relationships...
The word networking can cause delight or dread depending on the person. Some love connecting with other people. Others get nervous and would like to avoid it at all costs. Yet, connections are important. They provide an opportunity to support one another on our...
When it comes to our careers, there are two primary approaches. Offense and defense. Some of us are better at playing one side of the game, others are better at the other. The challenge is that most people don’t realize they are playing in one mode. They aren’t aware...